Stephen Phillips
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(10 years ago)
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Mr Maude
I am sorry that the hon. Lady takes that view. For one digital service that we provide—the lasting power of attorney—the assisted digital for those who are not online is provided by a number of groups that specifically help elderly people. Where there is a digital service, we are insistent that there is an assisted digital service for those who are not currently online. We want to do much more to increase digital inclusion, so that more people are online.
Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham) (Con)
T5. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on the progress that has been made in reducing the running costs of the Government estate?
Mr Maude
We have made very considerable reductions. No leases can be signed anywhere in Government, nor any break point passed, without my agreement. That has enabled us to reduce significantly the amount of property occupied by central Government. We also have a big programme that is making significant progress in co-locating all parts of the public sector in one place in more and more towns around the country.